1
as in to close
to come near or nearer
the eagle closed in on its prey
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in convenient
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of close in
Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
In the midst of a close-in struggle, an adrenalized person has tunnel vision and isn’t thinking of his opponent’s airway, even if they were trained in the Marines.
—Brandon Del Pozo, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Alaska cited strong close-in bookings for October and November and strong holiday demand, which is boosting December revenue.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
Again and again, Kornacki has shown us rural areas bathed in red on his map and urban or close-in suburbs that are firmly blue.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for close in
Adjective
Safety experts were quick to point out that Reagan National Airport, the capital’s close-in hub, is one of the nation’s most congested and delayed.
—Barbara Peterson, AFAR Media, 30 Jan. 2025
In the midst of a close-in struggle, an adrenalized person has tunnel vision and isn’t thinking of his opponent’s airway, even if they were trained in the Marines.
—Brandon Del Pozo, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
Alaska cited strong close-in bookings for October and November and strong holiday demand, which is boosting December revenue.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
Again and again, Kornacki has shown us rural areas bathed in red on his map and urban or close-in suburbs that are firmly blue.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for close in
Recent Examples of Synonyms for close in
Verb
-
Under all three scenarios presented for the Paschal pyramid, De Zavala would close and its students would go to E.M. Daggett Elementary School, which is a short walk from Daggett Middle School.—
Silas Allen,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
-
The Washington Post reported the Trump administration plans to close more than 110 IRS taxpayer assistance centers.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Besides blackout curtains, the brand also offers soundproof, room darkening, light filtering, and thermal options.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2025
-
But they are being pursued against a darkening backdrop of fear and possible intimidation.—
Mattathias Schwartz,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Regular ferries from Hirtshals, Denmark, provide a convenient connection with the rest of Europe.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
-
Friends and foes alike will view America not as a traditional bulwark of democracy, but as an untrustworthy unilateralist that breaks promises whenever convenient.—
Michael Szalma,
Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
The preview also shows the 59-year-old taking the lead, engaging in hand-to-hand combat, and firing a gun.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
13 Feb. 2025
-
Davis is seen escaping the attack and fighting in hand-to-hand combat.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Three of the most memorable came up like Jobe as right-handers with explosive fastballs: Denny McLain, Mark (The Bird) Fidrych and Justin Verlander.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
-
When the Dolby lights go down March 2, some anti-fascist speeches will inevitably come up.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
-
Those lessons will come in handy on Sundays in the NFL with exotic blitzes and defensive line versatility serving as the norm at the pro level.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2025
-
Having such a wide screen is also handy when viewing large spreadsheets or editing movies.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
Rather, drawing on the proving grounds of centuries of samurai culture and Japanese martial arts, it’s cultivated both physically and energetically in the hara—our umbilical to life itself.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
-
Kateryna, meanwhile, would spend hours reading books and drawing on her iPad, mostly pictures with cats in them.—
Michael Holtz,
The New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
-
This panel will dive into the art of the cold read, providing actors with the tools to approach any audition with confidence, preparation, and authenticity.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
-
But one of my adjustments took me a by surprise, and that is the quandary of how to approach lunch.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
2 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Close in.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/close%20in. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share